Obituaries

Ellis Hendrix

Nov 17, 2024

Ellis Hendrix

March 3rd, 1933 - November 17th, 2024

Born in Greenville, Alabama on March 3rd, 1933. In 1940 he and his family moved to Foley, Alabama where he worked on the potato farms to help support his family. From 1951 to 1954, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Army where he fought and was wounded in the...

Stephen Ward

Nov 17, 2024

Stephen John Ward, age 71, entered into his eternal rest and joy with his Lord on November 17th, 2024.

Steve was born in Erie, PA on December 4th, 1952 to Stephen and Anna Ward. He attended Holy Family School and graduated from Erie East High School in 1970.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents as well...

Ruby Salva

Nov 16, 2024

Ruby M. Salva, age 83, peacefully joined her Lord and her loved ones in Heaven on November 16, 2024. Ruby was born on November 2, 1941, in Mobile County, Alabama to Joseph and Flossie Miller. She was a graduate of Theodore High School’s class of 1960. She devoted her life to caring for her family and children in her neighborhood....

Mary Smither

Nov 15, 2024

Mary June Smither, 91, of Wilmer, Alabama, passed away on November 15, 2024.

Mary June was born on June 11, 1933, in Mobile, Alabama, to Henry and Loyis Pierre.

June was always welcoming everyone with a warm smile, whether it was family, friends, or a patron of JC Penney (a job she loved). June loved her children...

Lillian Harmon

Nov 15, 2024

Lillian Irene Harmon, age 70, peacefully entered the gates of Heaven on November 15, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on August 31, 1954, in Mobile, AL, Lillian was the beloved

youngest daughter of Edith and Orie Nelson. She spent her life as a devoted mother, Nanny, and friend, known for her kindness, generosity, and welcoming spirit.

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Norma Wood

Nov 12, 2024

Norma Jean Spink Wood, 94, passed away on November 12, 2024.

Norma was born on July 19, 1930 in Louisville, Kentucky to Thomas Raymond Spink and Willie Brown. Norma led a life of unwavering purpose, service, faith, and love. At just 18, guided by the advice of her priest, she embarked on her teaching career, which took her...

Sheila Echols

Nov 11, 2024

Sheila Lanell Echols, 66, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on November 11, 2024.

Sheila was born on February 28, 1958 in Conroe, Texas, to Owen and Mozell Baker. After graduating from Livingston High School, she studied for 2 years at Texas A&M.

Sheila was a wonderful housewife and an amazing mother who enjoyed spending her free time...

Betty Poole

Nov 9, 2024

Betty Jean Beasley Poole went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2024, in Mobile Alabama. She was 90 years old. Betty was a native of Crenshaw County, Alabama, where she was born in Luverne, Alabama in 1934. Betty worked as a telephone operator in Luverne after graduating high school. After moving to Mobile, Alabama to live with...

Lauren Brown

Nov 8, 2024

Lauren Kent Brown, 87, of Mobile Alabama passed away peacefully on Friday November 8th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 8th, 1937, in Winterhaven, Florida to Henry and Myrtice Brown, Lauren lived a life filled with love, accomplishment and devotion to his family. He was the beloved husband of Betty Brown, with whom he shared 66 years...

Jessie Highsmith

Nov 8, 2024

Jessie Willard Highsmith, a 92-year-old native of Mobile and resident of Saraland passed away Friday, November 8. 2024 at his home in Saraland.

He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather who spent 50 years of his life raising his children. He was employed by International Paper for 43 years and was also a Veteran of the...

Betty Hoven

Nov 7, 2024

Betty Sue Hoven, a resident of Mobile, AL, a native of Florala, AL and former resident of Citronelle, AL for over 30 years, passed away November 7,2024 at the age of 80.

Betty was a loving mother, grandmother, and a devoted wife for 58 years.

She is survived by her sons Karl Milton Hoven Jr (Misty), Michael Christopher Hoven...

Dorothy Hofmister

Nov 5, 2024

Dorothy Annette Hofmister, 92 years of age, entered her eternal home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Hatley Nursing Home in Clanton, Alabama. Dorothy, affectionately called "Dot" by her friends and family, was born May 13, 1932 in Mobile, Alabama, to the late Herman and Erna Dickens. She was the fourth child of five children, all preceded her in death.

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John Hannon

Nov 5, 2024

John Michael Hannon, a resident of Mobile, AL, passed away November 5, 2024, at the age of 68.

"Mike" was a graduate of McGill Toolen High School. He served his country in the Navy. John also worked as a machinist. He enjoyed being outside, caring for his home and yard. He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend.

He is...

Pauline Louise Turegano

Oct 31, 2024

Pauline was born in Mobile, AL, on January 13th, 1949. She lived in Birmingham, AL, from February 18th, 2015, until her passing on October 31st, 2024, at Elite Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was a graduate of Bishop Toolen High School. She was a sweet sister, aunt, and friend. She was loved and will be missed. She was a sweet,...

Ildaura Ennis

Oct 30, 2024

Ildaura Del Carmen Ennis or "Choly" as many knew her, was born February 5th, 1966, in Panama City, Republic of Panama. She passed on October 30th, 2024, in Pensacola, Florida at age 58. She was a resident of Saraland, Alabama. Choly was a loving, devoted, caring, best friend to her husband, advisor, safeguard and fierce defender of truth and her...

Bien Van Nguyen (GioanBaotixita)

Oct 29, 2024

Bien Van Nguyen (GioanBaotixita), age 60, passed away in Mobile, AL on October 29, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Soi Van Le and Hoai Thi Tran and his son, Ethan Nguyen.

He is survived by his wife, Christina Chau; sons, Eric Nguyen and Aiden Nguyen; brothers, sisters, other relatives and many friends.

Services will be held at Mobile Memorial...

Eric Miller

Oct 28, 2024

Eric Joshua Miller, age 51, resident of Theodore, Alabama, was born on November 6th, 1972, in Mobile, Alabama, and passed on October 28th, 2024, in Theodore, Alabama.

Eric is survived by; his daughter, Scarlett Victoria (Chipper) Strong, of Mobile, AL; his father, George Miller, of Theodore, AL; his brother, Jeff Miller, of Anniston, AL; his sister, Stephanie Miller, of Gulf...

James Ray

Oct 28, 2024

James W. Ray, an awesome father and grandfather, entered eternal rest on October 28, 2024. He lived in Mobile, Alabama with his two cats and his frequently visiting daughter. His departure was unexpected. He was about to begin cancer treatment but his respiratory system and heart could not continue and declined rapidly. Though sorrow stricken, his family finds comfort in...

William Cotton

Oct 27, 2024

William Everett Cotton was born June 13th, 1933, and passed on October 27th, 2024, at the age of 91. He was a resident of Theodore, Alabama. Bill was educated in the public school system and graduated high school. After graduation he joined the U. S. Air Force and continued his education through classes offered at various bases, the University of...

Patricia Ann Bullard

Oct 27, 2024

Patricia Ann Dixon Bullard, a precious wife, mother, grand-mother, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 27, 2024 at the age of 82. Patricia (Pat) was born on Aug. 6, 1942, to Manuel and Jennie Mae Dixon in Mobile, AL. Her dad served in the military and moved around quite a bit so mom’s childhood was taking care of...